A
* A-line: Also known as the Contour or Center Line; this is the silhouette of the vehicle.
* A-Pillar: The pillar at the front of the car that attaches the body to the roof; also holds the windshield in place.
* Approach/Departure Angle: The angle of which the front or rear end clears a steep driveway.
* Axis to Dash Ratio: The distance from the front wheel center to the A-Pillar; Usually longer in front engine vehicles.
B
* Beltline: the apex of curvature on the body side of the vehicle.
* “Bling”: This is a more contemporary word used to describe, chrome, LED, or other shiny materials on the car; often used in luxury vehicles.
C
* Cab (Cabin): the interior area in which the passengers sit.
* Character Line: An aesthetic line or surface change on a the vehicle body created by the designer.
* Cowl: the area where the windshield meets the hood.
D
* Deck (Trunk Lid): The trunk or rear compartment cover.
* DLO: Day Light Opening or “Greenhouse;” all glass areas in a vehicle.
F
* Facia: The front character or face of the vehicle.
* Front/Rear Overhang: the distance of the vehicle front end past the front wheels.
H
* H-point: Hip Point; the location of the occupant’s hip relative to the vehicle floor and ground.
P
* Powertrain: The collection the provides propulsion to the vehicle; Engine, Transmission, Drive shaft, differential.
R
* Rake: The angle of the windshield
* Rocker Panel: The body area just under the doors.
S
* Shoulder Line: the apex curvature of the body as it meets the side glass.
T
* Track: The distance measured from the center of both front or both rear wheels.
* Tumblehome: The angle of the side glass in relation to the roof.
W
* Wheelbase: The distance between the front and rear wheel measured from the center or axle.
* Wheel Arch: The curve in the body side, that clearance for the wheels.
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